Spinach Salad with Italian Sausage
Ingredients * 4 C. packed stemmed spinach, torn into bite-size pieces (about 3/4 bunch) * 1 tsp. olive oil * 4 hot Italian sausages * 3 green onions, sliced * 3 Tbs. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar * 1 Tbs. olive oil * 1 tsp. Dijon mustard * salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Place spinach in large bowl. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook until browned and cooked through. Transfer sausages to paper towels using slotted spoon. Drain sausages and then slice ½ inch thick. Heat drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and stir 1 minute. Add vinegar and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Mix in 1 Tbs. olive oil and mustard. Add sausages and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over spinach and toss. Adjust seasoning. Serves 2 (may be doubled or tripled).